Adult Education

JULY: In the Neighborhood: The Search for Community on an American Street, One Sleepover at a Time written by Peter Lovenheim

After his quiet suburban neighborhood is rocked by a brutal murder-suicide, Peter Lovenheim undertakes a somewhat unusual project: He decides to meet his neighbors, by inviting himself to sleep over.

Part memoir, part social experiment, part exploration of a central aspect of modern life, In the Neighborhood brings us inside the homes and everyday lives of several of Lovenheim's neighbors, and in the process helps us see our own lives in a new light. Lovenheim's heartfelt quest raises the question: What is lost when we live as strangers to each other, and how can we find a way to reconnect?

AUGUST: Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time written by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin

SEPTEMBER: Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan written by Greg Mortenson

“Pray Always” is a three-session women’s study from the Lutheran Woman Today magazine written by Rev. Gladys Moore. It meets from 9:00-10:15 a.m. monthly on Mondays in the Gathering Area at the North Site. RSVP for child care in the church office. Moore writes, “As we bring our hopes and dreams, our fears and failures – may we be reminded that each of our lives is a prayer, as Jesus lives and serves through us.” It will explore three aspects of prayer:

The Adult Learning Time is held during the school year and is open to all members and visitors at both sites. Join a discussion of the gospel lesson’s implications for daily living. The study guide, “Daily Discipleship,” is available on the bulletin boards and at www.elca.org.

When & Where:

Downtown Site: Join a discussion of the Sunday texts during the school year at 9:15 a.m. on Sundays in Room 221.

“Women’s Thursday Early Riser Study” meets in the summer from 7-8 a.m. at Harmony Cafe, 233 E. College Ave. on July 15, 22 and 29. During the school year, Early Risers meet from 6 to 7 a.m. on Thursdays in the Lounge at the Downtown Site.

Wednesday Bible Study does not meet in the summer, but will resume in the fall at noon in the Lounge at the Downtown Site. Bring a lunch and study the Bible.

Thursday Bible Study does not meet in the summer, but will resume in the fall at 9 a.m. in the Lounge at the Downtown Site.

“Bethel Bible Study” is a 2-year overview of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. There is a $45 class fee for the study guide each year. To find out the schedule, e-mail Anita Damon at adamon@felc.com.

"Lutheran Woman Today" Bible Studies:
Women’s Bible studies are a great way to connect every month. Circles are monthly Bible studies
in which women gather to explore faith topics and meet new friends. Discussions include articles
published in “Lutheran Woman Today” magazine. Visit www.lutheranwomantoday.org to read
the magazine. Subscribe to the magazine at 800-328-4648. First English has three active circles:

Love and Respect Series New this Fall

“Love and Respect” is a new series for married, engaged or committed couples with a simple message. “A wife has one driving need – to feel loved. When that is met, she is happy. A husband has one driving need – to feel respected. When that need is met, he is happy. When either of these needs isn’t met, things get crazy. Love and Respect reveals why spouses react negatively to each other, and how they can deal with such conflict quickly, easily and biblically. "At each “Love and Respect” gathering, you’ll watch a DVD together and share discussion.

Where: First English Lutheran Church – Downtown Site.

When: Wednesday evenings Sept. 8 to December 15 6:30-8 p.m.

Who: All married, engaged or committed couples

Registration: Call the church office at 733-2303

Fee: $15 per couple for study guide

Facilitator: Jen Kennedy

Child care: Children grades 1-6 may attend KidsLife Learning Time. Nursery care provided for a nominal fee with advance registration.